]]>57:55no#FamiliesBelongTogether #WhenWomenSucceedOurNationSucceedsMon, 30 Jul 2018 14:03:23 +0000On the #RADIO show today, we cover the latest in Trump's war against women, children, and families; get insight into how art, culture, and social change intersect; hear about the power of stories, including your story!; and get the inside scoop on family separation and detention and what you can do to most effectively fight for all of us to be treated fairly.

]]>On the #RADIO show today, we cover the latest in Trump's war against women, children, and families; get insight into how art, culture, and social change intersect; hear about the power of stories, including your story!; and get the inside scoop on family separation and detention and what you can do to most effectively fight for all of us to be treated fairly.

]]>58:55nofull#PersistInsistOnChange! #WeCanDoThis!Fri, 20 Jul 2018 18:29:26 +0000On the radio show this week, we cover the power of real people to make changes at the local level with an award-winning state legislator who has passed many positive policies; we get the latest on family reunification and child separation—and what you can do to help bring families together; then we cover the developmental impact of family detention on children and children going to court by themselves; and we close the show talking about the momentum for paid family medical leave at the national level and how you can build on this momentum near you.

]]>On the radio show this week, we cover the power of real people to make changes at the local level with an award-winning state legislator who has passed many positive policies; we get the latest on family reunification and child separation—and what you can do to help bring families together; then we cover the developmental impact of family detention on children and children going to court by themselves; and we close the show talking about the momentum for paid family medical leave at the national level and how you can build on this momentum near you.

]]>58:55nofullRE-AIR: How You Can Help!Fri, 06 Jul 2018 10:30:00 +0000Breaking Through is off this week. Please enjoy this rebroadcast of our June 11 show.

On the #RADIO show this week we discuss why the proposed cuts to SNAP are more devastating that many know, what’s going on with the wage gap, why Trump’s practiced of intentionally separating moms from kids is wrong, and what’s going on right now in Puerto Rico and how you can help.

]]>58:30nofullHope in hard times!Mon, 02 Jul 2018 13:25:59 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we cover how YOU can make a difference in who sits on the US Supreme Court; what’s going on with immigration policy; the super power of your voice and vote at the local level; and a giant win protecting SNAP (food stamps).

]]>@domesticworkers; and Kierra Johnson, The National LGBTQ Task Force, @thetaskforce. featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:22noNever Give Up!Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:28:04 +0000 On the #RADIO show this week we cover immigration, family separation, breaking the glass ceiling, new organizing for new times, the importance of high quality and affordable childcare, and also www.BlackCensus.org.

]]> On the #RADIO show this week we cover immigration, family separation, breaking the glass ceiling, new organizing for new times, the importance of high quality and affordable childcare, and also www.BlackCensus.org. *Special guests include: Alicia Garza, @blackfutureslab, @chasinggarza; Cheryl Contee, Fission Strategy, @fissionstrategy; Julie Kahshen, @JulieKashen, @TCFdotorg (The Century Foundation); and Astrid Dominquez, ACLU, @ACLU]]>57:19nofull How You Can Help!Mon, 11 Jun 2018 14:11:27 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we discuss why the proposed cuts to SNAP are more devastating that many know, what’s going on with the wage gap, why Trump’s practiced of intentionally separating moms from kids is wrong, and what’s going on right now in Puerto Rico and how you can help.

]]>58:18nofull#WomenRisingForWomenFri, 25 May 2018 14:05:39 +0000On the radio show this week we talk about the wave of change that’s sweeping our nation and signs of hope that women’s power is indeed rising. We also cover women standing up for every immigrant woman, child, and family to be treated fairly; about how women are winning primary elections across the country; and about how white women like me need to talk with other white women about not calling the police on Black people simply for living (Check out this CNN article on the topic that went viral this week: https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/18/opinions/white-women-stop-calling-police-rowe-finkbeiner/index.html )

]]>https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/18/opinions/white-women-stop-calling-police-rowe-finkbeiner/index.html ) *Special guests include: Teresa Younger, Ms. Foundation President; U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal; Congressional candidate Liz Watson; and Ruth Martin of MomsRising. featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:24nofull#LiftingOurNationFri, 11 May 2018 11:30:00 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we cover how people are getting information and what it means to have changing mediums; the new #KeepMarching book; what’s going on in immigration policy and how you can help; the latest on protecting kids electronic data and a report from the USOW; and why decreasing maternal mortality is an emergency in the US right now.

]]>@NYSYLC; Karen Showalter, MomsRising, @MomsRising; and Monifa Bandele, @MomRising. featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:27nofull#KeepMarching!Fri, 04 May 2018 13:08:38 +0000On the radio show this week we talk about the new book, #KeepMarching, that just was released; about the importance of fighting for domestic workers rights; about the winners of the Make The Breast Pump Not Suck Hackathon at MIT; and about the budget and tax debacle in Congress.

]]>featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:27noHow To Hack Politics For The Good!Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:47:46 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we cover theFarm Bill and SNAP; the Make the Breast Pump Not Suck Hackathon at MIT: how to talk across political differences; and the best tips for organizing.

]]>58:42no#EqualityNow!Fri, 13 Apr 2018 20:08:31 +0000On the #RADIO show this week, we cover Black Maternal Health Awareness Week; Equal Pay Day; Trump’s #TaxScam and how corporations are benefiting from the Trump tax plan; and the impact of social media, including Facebook, on democracy.

]]> @BlkMamasMatter; Ruth Martin, MomsRising, @lawncherub, @MomsRising; Frank Clemente, Americans For Tax Fairness, @clemente_frank, @4TaxFairness; and Shireen Mitchell, Digital Sisters/Sistas Inc., and Stopping Online Violence Against Women, @digitalsista. featuring music from bensound.com ]]>58:40noMoving ForwardFri, 06 Apr 2018 21:54:57 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we cover Trump’s dangerous move to increase the detention of pregnant women; the victory of ending the practice of shackling women in prison during labor and what more needs to be done; advancing #CounselorsNotCops in New York State; and how to speak to children and adults about the school shootings.

]]> @Kat_Obser; Omisade Burney-Scott, SisterSong, @Osunsweetnsour and @SisterSong_WOC; Beatriz Beckford, MomsRising, @MomsRising and @BeatrizBeckford; Lina Acosta Sandaal, Stop Parenting Alone and parenting expert on Telemundo’s national morning show Un Nuevo Dia, @parentingrelief. featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:15noReaching for Equity, Equality and Justice Fri, 30 Mar 2018 13:47:39 +0000On the radio show this week we cover the latest in the fight for fair treatment of all immigrant families; we hear how some countries have ended mass incarceration by legalizing drugs — and what we could do here; we get the inside scoop on corporations like Starbucks reaching for pay parity; and we hear the best ways to advance our nation toward gun safety and community safety.

]]>58:28noChange Is Coming!Fri, 23 Mar 2018 15:07:53 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we cover Patrisse Khan-Cullors' bestselling new book, When They Call You A Terrorist, and how it’s helping to change the national conversation; we hear about the major victory of advancing the Equal Pay Opportunity Act in Washington State and get tips on winning; we discuss the nexus of culture change and legislative change with Elisa Batista of Presente, and we get the inside scoop on gun safety, what’s next, and what you can do.

]]>58:35noEpisode 276: Best OfSat, 17 Mar 2018 11:00:00 +0000Breaking Through is off this week, but we rounded up some of our favorite recent moments for this "Best Of" episode. This week we cover the intersection of art, culture, representation and politics with Jessica Byrd, a woman who was named the January Woman to Watch by Essence Magazine, “12 New Faces of Black Leadership” by Time Magazine, and Rolling Stone named her one of the most influential millennials shaping the 2016 election. Next, we cover the recently released book Invisible No More: Police Violence Against Black Women and Women of Color. Then we discuss why the fight for the Dream Act and for fair treatment of immigrant families is a fight for all of us. And lastly, a conversation about the next best steps in gun violence prevention.

]]>Breaking Through is off this week, but we rounded up some of our favorite recent moments for this "Best Of" episode. This week we cover the intersection of art, culture, representation and politics with Jessica Byrd, a woman who was named the January Woman to Watch by Essence Magazine, “12 New Faces of Black Leadership” by Time Magazine, and Rolling Stone named her one of the most influential millennials shaping the 2016 election. Next, we cover the recently released book Invisible No More: Police Violence Against Black Women and Women of Color. Then we discuss why the fight for the Dream Act and for fair treatment of immigrant families is a fight for all of us. And lastly, a conversation about the next best steps in gun violence prevention. *Special guests include: Jessica Byrd, Three Point Strategies, @JessicaLBYRD; Andrea Ritchie, author, @dreanyc123; Jess Morales Rocketto, National Domestic Workers Alliance, @JessLivMo, @DomesticWorkers, Pastor Mike McBride, PICO Network, Live FREE Campaign, @pastormykmac;]]>58:33nofullContinuing The FightFri, 09 Mar 2018 14:32:44 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we cover the how and why to end mass incarceration — and the increased impact on women and children of mass incarceration; we also cover what’s happening with media and reporting; how you can get involved to protect the DREAMers and to fight for fair treatment of all immigrant families; and then we close the show talking about the continued fight for healthcare and how you can make a difference.

On the #RADIO show this week, we cover the next best steps in gun violence prevention; a new study showing that 81% of women have experienced harassment and steps to end it with www.StopStreetHarassment.org; the campaign to get candidates to NOT take contributions from the NRA anymore (www.NoNRAmoney.org); and we close the show talking about the power of stories and of YOUR voice is covered next.

]]> www.StopStreetHarassment.org; the campaign to get candidates to NOT take contributions from the NRA anymore (www.NoNRAmoney.org); and we close the show talking about the power of stories and of YOUR voice is covered next. *Special guests include: Pastor Mike McBride, PICO Network, Live FREE Campaign, @pastormykmac; Holly Kearl, Stop Street Harassment, @HKearl; Nadine Smith, NoNRAmoney.org, Equality Florida, @1NadineSmith; and Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising. featuring music from bensound.com ]]>59:10nofullLet’s Do This!Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:36:13 +0000On the radio show this week we cover the intersection of art, culture, representation and politics with Jessica Byrd, a woman who was named the January Woman to Watch by Essence Magazine, “12 New Faces of Black Leadership” by Time Magazine, and Rolling Stone named her one of the most influential millennials shaping the 2016 election. We also cover the latest in reproductive justice with Planned Parenthood and hear from a leader in Florida about the next steps in preventing gun violence. Last but not least, we cover unequal pay, including Asian American Pacific Islander women’s equal pay day, and how we can move our nation forward.

]]>@JessicaLBYRD; Carmen Berkley, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, @PPact; Patti Brigham, Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, @FLCoPreventGV; and Vimala Phongsavanh, National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum, @NAPAWF featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:52noDemocracy Isn’t A Spectator SportFri, 16 Feb 2018 16:11:41 +0000On the #radio show this week we cover net neutrality, the real fake news, AI trolling, and how to protect our democracy; and we also cover when, where and how people’s voices are having an impact. In addition we discuss why the fight for the Dream Act and for fair treatment of immigrant families is a fight for all of us. Last up, we cover big wins in paid family medical leave policies and why it’s important to you. #KeepMarching!

On this show we talk about the power of women’s voices, stories, words and actions, we cover the #StateOfOurUnion, learn more about toxic stress and how to deal with it, and get the inside scoop on how tiny lobbyists can have a big impact.

]]>@domesticworkers, @aijenpoo; author Nadine Harris Burke, MD, @DrBurkeHarris; and Michelle Morrison, Little Lobbyists, @LittleLobbyists. featuring music from bensound.com ]]>59:10nofull#PowerToThePolls!Mon, 29 Jan 2018 18:39:53 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we celebrate that millions of women again just took to the streets to march on the Women’s March anniversary with the co-President of the march; we celebrate that paid family/medial leave is gaining momentum across the nation including in Pennsylvania where a recent poll found 80% support; we cover the new book Invisible No More: PoliceViolenceAgainst Black Women and Women of Color; and we discuss the danger of marginalized communities getting pushed out of dual language programs and why it impacts you.

]]>On the #RADIO show this week we celebrate that millions of women again just took to the streets to march on the Women’s March anniversary with the co-President of the march; we celebrate that paid family/medial leave is gaining momentum across the nation including in Pennsylvania where a recent poll found 80% support; we cover the new book Invisible No More: PoliceViolenceAgainst Black Women and Women of Color; and we discuss the danger of marginalized communities getting pushed out of dual language programs and why it impacts you. *Special guests include: Bob Bland, co-Preident of the Women’s March, @WomensMarch; Carey Cummings, Working Families Party PA, @wgfpa; Andrea Ritchie, author, @dreanyc123; Conor Williams, New America, @NewAmerica. featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:15nofullIt’s on! Momentum is growing at the city, county, state and federal levelsMon, 22 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we talk about how people powered positive change is happening right now across the nation—and hear examples of recent wins across the country. We also get the inside scoop on the State of America's Childrenfrom the Children’s Defense Fund.

]]>State of America's Children from the Children’s Defense Fund. *Special guests include: Melissa Stewart, @NYSWorkersComp‏; Councilmember Antonio Reynoso, @CMReynoso34; Maine Speaker of the House Sara Gideon, @saragideon; MaryLee Allen, Children’s Defense Fund, @ChildDefender]]>59:05nofull#Hope in the Holidays!Mon, 18 Dec 2017 14:38:02 +0000On the radio show this week we talk about hope in the holidays — and how to find more hope and joy in this often stressful season; we cover transformative justice and electronic language dissonance talk about pulling the fire alarm on the childcare crisis in America; and discuss how wins are happening in a BIG way in states across the nation.

]]>@LeanInOrg; Andy Izenson, attorney with Diana Adams Law & Mediation; Lynette Fraga, Childcare Aware of America, @childcareaware; and Karyn Bruggeman, State Innovation Exchange (SiX), @stateinnovation featuring music from bensound.com]]>59:10noDon’t Get Mad, Get Equal!Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:30:00 +0000On the #RADIO show this week, we cover the importance of net neutrality; how and why to speak up about the tax debacle in Congress; what’s happening with resisting and persisting in the states — and why we need to fight for the DREAM Act; and how paid family medical leave passed in New York!

]]>@urbaninstitute; Sam Mungar, SiX, @stateinnovation; and Molly Weston Williamson, A Better Balance, @ABetterBalance featuring music from bensound.com]]>59:10nofull#KeepCalling! #KeepFightingForJustice! #KeepMarching!Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:30:00 +0000On the radio show this week we break down why the GOP tax plans are a disaster for our economy and for working families; we cover the MASSIVE effort being coordinated to get the word out about the open enrollment window for healthcare on www.healthcare.gov through December 15th; hear from thebrother of Khaleaf Browder about youth, criminalization, and why we need to raise the age; and get the inside scoop from a former elected official on the state of politics in America right now.

]]> www.healthcare.gov through December 15th; hear from the brother of Khaleaf Browder about youth, criminalization, and why we need to raise the age; and get the inside scoop from a former elected official on the state of politics in America right now. *Special guests include: Elyssa Koidin-Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Erin Hemlin, Young Invincibles, @YoungInvincible; Deion Browder, brother of Khaleaf Browder; and Bill Finkbeiner, political expert. featuring music from bensound.com]]>59:02nofullRise Up! No #GopTaxScam Yes #HealthcareForAllMon, 27 Nov 2017 21:44:04 +0000On the radio show this week we cover how to get healthcare coverage (Go to www.healthcare.gov by December 15th!), what’s happening with our environment, why the GOP & Trump tax plan hurts businesses and our economy, and how to take action to stop xenophobic policies from moving forward. *Special guests include: Emily Barson, Senior Advisor, Get America Covered, @GetUSCovered; Sarah Vogel, Vice President of Health, Environmental Defense Fund, @EnvDefenseFund; ReShonda Young, Business Owner, @mainstreetweets; Khadija Gurnah, Campaign Director, MomsRising, @MomsRising

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>On the radio show this week we cover how to get healthcare coverage (Go to www.healthcare.gov by December 15th!), what’s happening with our environment, why the GOP & Trump tax plan hurts businesses and our economy, and how to take action to stop xenophobic policies from moving forward. *Special guests include: Emily Barson, Senior Advisor, Get America Covered, @GetUSCovered; Sarah Vogel, Vice President of Health, Environmental Defense Fund, @EnvDefenseFund; ReShonda Young, Business Owner, @mainstreetweets; Khadija Gurnah, Campaign Director, MomsRising, @MomsRising

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>59:12no#StandUpSpeakOutMon, 20 Nov 2017 19:49:15 +0000On the radio show this week we talk about the destructive GOP tax plan and what you can do to fight back; gun safety policies and why they are needed; protecting healthcare; and the power of people.

]]>On the radio show this week we talk about the destructive GOP tax plan and what you can do to fight back; gun safety policies and why they are needed; protecting healthcare; and the power of people. *Special guests include: U.S. Representative Judy Chu, @RepJudyChu; Timothy Johnson, Guns & Public Safety Program Director at Media Matters,@mmfa; Andrew Bates, Deputy Communications Director at American Bridge, @American_Bridge; and Anita Jackson, Director of Digital Communications at MomsRising, @MomsRising featuring music from bensound.com]]>59:10no#Winning!Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:11:46 +0000On the radio show this week, we cover winning the elections; momentum picking up for early learning in DC; immigration and the importance of passing the Dream Act; and an update on the fight for healthcare for all.

]]>On the radio show this week, we cover winning the elections; momentum picking up for early learning in DC; immigration and the importance of passing the Dream Act; and an update on the fight for healthcare for all.

On the radio show this week we hear from the woman who started the #MeToo movement many years ago; catch up on the #VoteRunLead push to get more women in office (Remember to vote!!!); hear about what you can do about the Trump tax proposal and the budget process #TrumpTaxScam; and get an update on the fight for healthcare and CHIP. Learn what you can do & how to have an impact as you get up-to-date on what’s going on in DC!

]]>#TrumpTaxScam; and get an update on the fight for healthcare and CHIP. Learn what you can do & how to have an impact as you get up-to-date on what’s going on in DC! *Special guests include: Tarana Burke, Just Be Inc., @TaranaBurke; Erin Vilardi, VoteRunLead, @VoteRunLead; Chad Bolt, Indivisible, @chadderr; Joan Alker, Children and Families (CCF) and a Research Professor at the Georgetown University, @JoanAlker1 featuring music from bensound.com ]]>58:30noBreaking All The Ceilings! #KeepMarchingMon, 30 Oct 2017 11:00:00 +0000On the show this week we cover Sarah McBride’s new book, Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss and the Fight for Trans Equality, as well as discuss the ways to help fight back again Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ attacks; hear the story of the win of the best in the nation policy for paid family medical leave in Washington State; learn about how the wage gap is impacting Latina women; and uncover the benefits of dual-language learning.

]]>@HRC, @SarahEMcBride; Washington State Senator Karen Keiser, @KarenKeiser1; Mónica Ramirez, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), @LCLAA; and Fabrice Jaumont, author of The Bilingual Revolution: The Future of Education is in Two Languages, @FabriceJaumont ‏ featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:59nofullDig Down & Rise Up Even Higher!Mon, 09 Oct 2017 11:30:00 +0000On the #radio show this week we cover the tragedy in Las Vegas and gun safety in our nation; then our next segment covers voter suppression and the importance of registering to vote; after that we cover the ridiculous situation with Trump’s tax package which give money to the very wealthy and NOT to everyone sees; and we close the show covering the importance of high quality, affordable early learning and childcare.

]]>@BattleBornProg; Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @TJC_DC, @barbs73; Anna Chu, National Women’s Law Center, @nwlc; and Chrisanne Gayle, Trust for Learning, @trustfrlearning. featuring music from bensound.com]]>59:32nofull#TakeAKnee!Mon, 02 Oct 2017 10:30:00 +0000What’s going on with the NFL, #TakeAKnee, and protecting the health of althletes; we hear the latest on health care fight and what you can do to hold the line; find out about lead in our water and what you can do; and get the lowdown on the Arc's recent Paid Family and Medical Leave report!

]]>Paid Family and Medical Leave report! *Special guests include: Byron Hurt, award-winning filmmaker, author, lecturer, and advocate, @byronhurt; Lori Lodes, #ProtectOurCare, @FamiliesUSA and @loril; Laura Vollmer, Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, @UCnpi; and TJ Sutcliffe, the ArcUS, @TheArcUS. featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:44nofull#GoFightWin!Mon, 18 Sep 2017 13:15:05 +0000During the #RADIO show this week, we cover organizing in the time of Trump and the importance of protecting immigrant children and families; how to fight ageism head on and the benefits of older workers in the workforce; the gender wage gap and how to get equal pay for equal work; and disaster relief funding, including how to make sure your dollars to to work with real people in real time.

]]>@RepJayapal; Kelly Laflamme, Endowment’s Elder Health Initiative and the Immigrant Integration Initiative, @EndowmentHealth; Ariane Hegewisch, Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), @IWPResearch; and Ben Smilowitz, Disaster Accountability Project, @disasteraccount featuring music from bensound.com]]>59:30nofullFrom Outrage To Action!Mon, 11 Sep 2017 11:00:00 +0000On the radio show this week we cover addressing police brutality through policy change; how to stay effective as an activist and not burn out; why it’s important to stand with the DREAMers, and what you can do about child care deserts.

]]>59:24nofullResist & Persist Fri, 01 Sep 2017 11:30:00 +0000On the radio show this week we hear the latest from the Women’s March, including about the Resistance Revival Chorus and the Women’s Convention; get the inside scoop on immigration policy, the importance of keeping families together, and the contributions of immigrants to our nation; learn about the Secret Service and Trump protestors; and hear the latest on attacks on healthcare and how you can fight back.

]]>Resistance Revival Chorus, @womensmarch, @sarahsophief; Jenifer Podkul, Kids In Need of Defense (KIND), @supportKIND; Melissa Byrne, senior political strategist, @mcbyrne; and Caitlin Morris, Families USA, @FamiliesUSA. featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:26nofullWonder Women To The Rescue!Mon, 28 Aug 2017 11:00:00 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we cover hope and organizing in the time of Trump and the importance of access to birth control and reproductive health services; Black Breastfeeding Week #BBW17; Maternal mortality and the alarmingly higher rate of deaths due to pregnancy related causes amongst Black women; and the fight to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour.

]]>@RepDelBene; Anayah Sangodele-Ayoka, CNM, MSN, MSEd is a nurse-midwife and innovative culture worker leveraging digital media to impact health and parenting, as well as an award winning author and organizer, @BlkBfingWeek, @anayahrose; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @monifabandele, @MomsRising; Bridget Hughes, advocate in the fight to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour, @SEIU. ]]>58:06nofullStanding Up to White SupremacistsMon, 21 Aug 2017 10:30:00 +0000On the radio show this week we cover showing up for racial justice; how to talk with your children about the recent anti-Semitic, racist, and misogynistic white supremacist violence in Charlottesville; how people powered victories are happening right now and why; and we discuss how protecting net neutrality is critical to our democracy, activism, and lives.

]]>59:51nofullYour Voice Is POWERFUL!Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:22:46 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we cover the latest in immigration policy and the Trump Administration; the urgent need for criminal justice reform in the USA; America’s Healthiest School Campaigns and what you can do to help; and the #IPumpedHere Campaign.

]]>@CLASP_DC; Jessica Jackson, National Director of #Cut50 and Mayor of Mill Valley, @cut_50; Dr. Howell Wechsler, Alliance for a Healthier Generation, @HealthierGen; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising. featuring music from bensound.com]]>59:21noRE-BROADCAST: Hope At Home - City & State Policies Moving Forward!Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:33:02 +0000This is a re-broadcast of the May 1, 2017 episode.

On the #RADIO show this week we cover policies that are moving forward at the local level and how you can have an impact & talk tactics for holding the line at the federal level. We discuss Seattle's recent paid family leave proposal; Trump’s terrible tax proposal that hurts our economy & only a billionaire could love; how to hold the line on healthcare; and good news on childcare policy and Pre-K for all in New York City.

]]>@SeattleCouncil; Amy Matsui, National Women’s Law Center, @NWLC; Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Andrea Hagelgans, City of New York, @andreahagelgans. featuring music from bensound.com]]>59:01no#KeepMarching!Mon, 17 Jul 2017 08:30:00 +0000Breaking Through is off this week, but please enjoy one of our favorite recent episodes.

]]>58:44noThe road to victory! #Healthcare #ProtectOurCareMon, 10 Jul 2017 12:30:00 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we cover how to protect healthcare with tips from a former White House leader during the Obama presidency; why mass incarceration is a women’s issue; how we’re winning at the state level; and addressing violence against women on college campuses. *Special guests include: Tina Tchen, former Chief of Staff for First Lady to Michelle Obama & Special Assistant to President Barack Obama, @TinaTchen; Amanda Dubois, DuBois Cary Law Group, PLLC, @DuBoisCary; Washington State Representative Tana Senn, @TanaSenn; Megan Kaufman, student leader.

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>On the #RADIO show this week we cover how to protect healthcare with tips from a former White House leader during the Obama presidency; why mass incarceration is a women’s issue; how we’re winning at the state level; and addressing violence against women on college campuses. *Special guests include: Tina Tchen, former Chief of Staff for First Lady to Michelle Obama & Special Assistant to President Barack Obama, @TinaTchen; Amanda Dubois, DuBois Cary Law Group, PLLC, @DuBoisCary; Washington State Representative Tana Senn, @TanaSenn; Megan Kaufman, student leader.

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>59:29noThe road to victory! #Healthcare #ProtectOurCareMon, 03 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we cover the rising American electorate and combating hate; bringing healthcare stories to US Senators' offices across the nation on the #HealthCareRoadTrip; ending domestic violence; and civility in politics. *Special guests include: Matt Barreto, Latino Decisions and Professor of Political Science and Chicana/o Studies at UCLA, @LatinoDecisions; Karen Showalter, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Kim Gandy, National Network to End Domestic Violence, @nnedv; and Bill Finkbeiner, political expert.

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>On the #RADIO show this week we cover the rising American electorate and combating hate; bringing healthcare stories to US Senators' offices across the nation on the #HealthCareRoadTrip; ending domestic violence; and civility in politics. *Special guests include: Matt Barreto, Latino Decisions and Professor of Political Science and Chicana/o Studies at UCLA, @LatinoDecisions; Karen Showalter, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Kim Gandy, National Network to End Domestic Violence, @nnedv; and Bill Finkbeiner, political expert.

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>59:01no#ProtectOurCare!Mon, 26 Jun 2017 17:13:44 +0000On the #radio show this week we cover the GOP effort to gut healthcare and what you can do about it; who voted what way and why in the election; how our policies need to change to mirror our population; and breastfeeding controversies. Along the way we cover tips and tactics for building a better nation.

On the #RADIO show today we cover how now’s the time for everyone work together and how we can lift each other; hear from a U.S. Senator on how to have the biggest impact; get the inside scoop on a new study showing the incredible number of people covered by Medicaid in our nation (70 million people!!!); and hear the latest on the campaign to end gun violence.

]]>@lsarsour; U.S. Senator Kirsten Gilibrand, @SenGillibrand; Jack Hoadley, Georgetown University's Health Policy Institute, @GeorgetownCCF; and Julia Wyman, States United to Prevent Gun Violence (SUPGV), @SUPGVNetwork featuring music from bensound.com ]]>58:31noStay Plugged In & Fired UpMon, 12 Jun 2017 20:19:54 +0000The #RADIO show this week covers what’s really going on in America, in the Trump Administration and in Congress… and what YOU can do to fix it! Topics covered include: #StatusOfBlackWomen #MuslimCommunity #PaidFamilyLeave #Medicaid #HealthcareForAll *Special guests include: Alicia Garza, Domestic Workers Alliance & co-founder #BlackLivesMatter@aliciagarza; Dalia Mogahed, Institute for Social Policy and Understanding @DMogahed; Wendy Chun-Hoon, Family Values at Work @FmlyValuesWork; Alison Barkoff, Center for Public Representation @AlisonBarkoff]]>The #RADIO show this week covers what’s really going on in America, in the Trump Administration and in Congress… and what YOU can do to fix it! Topics covered include: #StatusOfBlackWomen #MuslimCommunity #PaidFamilyLeave #Medicaid #HealthcareForAll *Special guests include: Alicia Garza, Domestic Workers Alliance & co-founder #BlackLivesMatter @aliciagarza; Dalia Mogahed, Institute for Social Policy and Understanding @DMogahed; Wendy Chun-Hoon, Family Values at Work @FmlyValuesWork; Alison Barkoff, Center for Public Representation @AlisonBarkoff]]>59:33noTips & Tactics for Tackling The Top Topics Facing Our NationMon, 05 Jun 2017 10:52:00 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we hear from US Representative Rosa DeLauro about what’s going on in Congress, what you can do, and about her new book The Least Among Us; we also discuss gun violence and how to stop it; address hunger in America; and reveal a new, high powered campaign to make sure moms have the option to breastfeed.

]]>The Least Among Us; we also discuss gun violence and how to stop it; address hunger in America; and reveal a new, high powered campaign to make sure moms have the option to breastfeed. *Special guests include: U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro, @rosadelauro; Lucy McBath, national spokesperson for Moms Demand Action who lost her 17-year-old son Jordan Davis to gun violence in 2012, @Everytown; Abby Liebman, President & CEO at MAZON, @MAZONusa; and Skyler Mattson, Wongdoody #IPumpedHere, @wongdoody. featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:47noDemocracy In Action!Mon, 29 May 2017 11:37:00 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we cover the latest on healthcare and what you can do to make sure it isn’t cut for 23 million people; the terrible, awful, no good, very bad budget that Trump proposed and how to stop it; paid family and medical leave in the United States of America; and why David Clarke’s appointment to the Department of Homeland Security is a disaster.

]]>On the #RADIO show this week we cover the latest on healthcare and what you can do to make sure it isn’t cut for 23 million people; the terrible, awful, no good, very bad budget that Trump proposed and how to stop it; paid family and medical leave in the United States of America; and why David Clarke’s appointment to the Department of Homeland Security is a disaster.

]]>59:22noName it. Change it! #PowerUp!Mon, 22 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000On the radio show this week we cover Eric Liu’s new book, “You’re More Powerful Than You Think;” we bust myths about immigration policy and cover the many contributions of immigrants to our economy; we talk what you can do to get rid of the motherhood wage hit; and discuss how fighting for liberty, justice, equity and equality can be both fun and high impact.

]]>59:06noLiberty & Justice for EveryoneMon, 15 May 2017 11:30:00 +0000On this #RADIO this week we cover Comey's firing and Russia investigation; bad bills with good names and how to tell the difference; protecting access to healthy foods for kids; and why diversity makes us a stronger nation.

]]>On this #RADIO this week we cover Comey's firing and Russia investigation; bad bills with good names and how to tell the difference; protecting access to healthy foods for kids; and why diversity makes us a stronger nation.

]]>59:12noTips From Elected Leaders & Experts on Having A Powerful Impact (Re-broadcast)Mon, 08 May 2017 11:00:00 +0000This week's show is a repeat of the April 24th episode. The show will return to regular coverage next week!

On the #RADIO show this week we cover the best tactics for fighting for justice in the time of Trump; tips for mindfulness in parenting and the benefits of bilingualism; why access to healthcare including Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is important and impacts us all; and how Washington State is leading the way in protecting women, moms, and the economy.

]]>This week's show is a repeat of the April 24th episode. The show will return to regular coverage next week! On the #RADIO show this week we cover the best tactics for fighting for justice in the time of Trump; tips for mindfulness in parenting and the benefits of bilingualism; why access to healthcare including Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is important and impacts us all; and how Washington State is leading the way in protecting women, moms, and the economy. *Special guests include: U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, @PramilaJayapal; Lina Acosta Sandaal, StopParentingAlone.com, @parentingrelief; Dr. Ben Sommers, @HarvardChanSPH; Washington State Representative Jessyn Farrell, @jessynfarrell1. featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:59noHope At Home - City & State Policies Moving Forward!Mon, 01 May 2017 14:33:50 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we cover policies that are moving forward at the local level and how you can have an impact & talk tactics for holding the line at the federal level. We discuss Seattle's recent paid family leave proposal; Trump’s terrible tax proposal that hurts our economy & only a billionaire could love; how to hold the line on healthcare; and good news on childcare policy and Pre-K for all in New York City.

]]>@SeattleCouncil; Amy Matsui, National Women’s Law Center, @NWLC; Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Andrea Hagelgans, City of New York, @andreahagelgans. featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:53noTips From Elected Leaders & Experts on Having A Powerful ImpactMon, 24 Apr 2017 11:00:00 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we cover the best tactics for fighting for justice in the time of Trump; tips for mindfulness in parenting and the benefits of bilingualism; why access to healthcare including Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is important and impacts us all; and how Washington State is leading the way in protecting women, moms, and the economy.

]]>@PramilaJayapal; Lina Acosta Sandaal, StopParentingAlone.com, @parentingrelief; Dr. Ben Sommers, @HarvardChanSPH; Washington State Representative Jessyn Farrell, @jessynfarrell1. featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:49noActivism In the Time of TrumpMon, 17 Apr 2017 13:43:09 +0000On the #RADIO show this week, we cover the importance of the Tax March/#TaxDay; activism in the time of Trump and tackling implicit bias; the rights of incarcerated pregnant women; and the importance of bilingual education. Throughout the show, there are tips and tactics for what YOU can do to make a difference.

On the #RADIO show this week we talk about the national security impacts of Trump’s false Tweets; we hear about the latest in the fight for healthcare in DC and what you can do about it; then we get the inside scoop on how policies are still moving forward at the state level and how you can make an impact; and we close the show hearing from a high road business about how paid family leave is boosting their bottom line.

]]>Breaking Through is on vacation this week! This episode is a rebroadcast of the March 20th show. On the #RADIO show this week we talk about the national security impacts of Trump’s false Tweets; we hear about the latest in the fight for healthcare in DC and what you can do about it; then we get the inside scoop on how policies are still moving forward at the state level and how you can make an impact; and we close the show hearing from a high road business about how paid family leave is boosting their bottom line. *Special guests include: Juliette Kayyem, author of Security Mom and national security expert, @juliettekayyem; Joan Akler, Center for Children and Families (CCF) at Georgetown University, @GeorgetownCCF; Washington State Representative Tana Senn, @TanaSenn; Emily Hall Warren, Badger, @BadgerBalmUSA featuring music from bensound.com]]>59:44noResist, Insist, Persist, Enlist!Mon, 03 Apr 2017 11:00:00 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we discuss rolling up our sleeves for an upcoming fight for childcare & the importance of lifting dual language learners; we cover Equal Pay Day (which is April 4th this year!); discuss advocacy in the time of Trump and fighting for justice in Chicago; and close the show with a conversation with a member of Congress on how we won on healthcare and how to keep winning!

]]>@PPact; Julie Morgenstern, award winning author, @JulieMorgenstrn; Lois Frankel, United States Representative, @RepLoisFrankel; Bill Finkbeiner, political analyst, @BillFinkbeiner ‏ featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:34no#StandUpSpeakOut #CongressCanStopTrumpsBudgetOfDoom! #WinningInTheStates #WeCanDoIt!Mon, 20 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we talk about the national security impacts of Trump’s false Tweets; we hear about the latest in the fight for healthcare in DC and what you can do about it; then we get the inside scoop on how policies are still moving forward at the state level and how you can make an impact; and we close the show hearing from a high road business about how paid family leave is boosting their bottom line.

On the #RADIO show this week we cover the fight for healthcare and what you can do; how wins are happening at the state level, including on paid family/medical leave; the contributions of immigrant families to our nation; and the recent uptick in anti-semitism and bigotry and how to combat it.

]]>@EdwinCBPP; Maggie Humphreys, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Xakota Espinoza, ColorLines and Race Forward, @Colorlines; Stacy Burdett, Anti-Defamation League, @ADL_National featuring music from bensound.com]]>59:44noLiberty and Justice for ALL!Mon, 06 Mar 2017 13:00:00 +0000On the #RADIO show we discuss transgender rights and the importance of not allowing bullying on our watch, we also discuss how important, positive changes are still happening at the school district, city, county, and state levels. Then we discuss exactly how high impact all the recent activism has been and get tips for taking action. Next up is a conversation with an immigration rights attorney about a "Know Your Rights” video in English & Spanish that has gone viral. We close the show talking about the wage gap, who is impacted, and how to fix it.

]]>@SarahEMcBride, @HRC; Carolina Rubio MacWright, immigration attorney; Anna Galland, MoveOn, @annagalland; and Sung Yeon Choimorrow, NAPAWF. featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:49no#FightBack!Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:00:00 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we cover the fight for healthcare and what you can do; how wins are happening at the state level, including on paid family/medical leave; the contributions of immigrant families to our nation; and the recent uptick in anti-semitism and bigotry and how to combat it.

]]>@EdwinCBPP; Maggie Humphreys, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Xakota Espinoza, ColorLines and Race Forward, @Colorlines; Stacy Burdett, Anti-Defamation League, @ADL_National featuring music from bensound.com]]>59:33noThe Resistance Is RealSat, 25 Feb 2017 12:01:50 +0000On the radio show this week we talk about the economic impact of healthcare including that 1.2 million jobs will be lost if the ACA is repealed; hear from SiX about their week of action relating to state policies that boost families; get the inside scoop on the past, present, and future state of unions; and talk about the future of our democracy and what YOU can do to protect it.

]]>SiX about their week of action relating to state policies that boost families; get the inside scoop on the past, present, and future state of unions; and talk about the future of our democracy and what YOU can do to protect it. *Special guests include: Josh Bivens, Economic Policy Institute (EPI), @EconomicPolicy; Molly Noble, SiX, @stateinnovation; David Rolf, SEIU, @DavidMRolf; and Neera Tanden, Center for American Progress, @neeratanden. featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:37noRE-BROADCAST: #WeThePeopleMon, 13 Feb 2017 16:13:48 +0000Breaking Through is off this week, but please enjoy a re-broadcast of one of our favorite recent episodes.

On this show we cover why the Muslim Ban hurts our nation and all of us; gun safety in the USA; the lowdown on access to affordable healthcare; and address the myths involved in Trump’s Twitter threat to “send feds” to Chicago.

]]>Breaking Through is off this week, but please enjoy a re-broadcast of one of our favorite recent episodes. On this show we cover why the Muslim Ban hurts our nation and all of us; gun safety in the USA; the lowdown on access to affordable healthcare; and address the myths involved in Trump’s Twitter threat to “send feds” to Chicago. *Special guests include: Maya Berry, Arab American Institute, @AAIUSA; Shannon Watts, Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety, @shannonrwatts, @MomsDemand; Michael Miller, Health Policy Hub, @HealthPolicyHub; Amber Goodwin, Community Justice Reform Coalition, @CJRC_Info featuring music from bensound.com ]]>58:19noThe Power of YOUR Voice!Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:30:00 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we covered healthcare, gratitude, and the power of your voice; hear the story of what happened at SeaTac Airport the moment the very harmful Muslim Ban took effect; get the inside scoop on how immigrant inclusion lifts cities and the economy; and hear great tips on activism.

On this show we cover why the Muslim Ban hurts our nation and all of us; gun safety in the USA; the lowdown on access to affordable healthcare; and address the myths involved in Trump’s Twitter threat to “send feds” to Chicago.

]]>@AAIUSA; Shannon Watts, Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety, @shannonrwatts, @MomsDemand; Michael Miller, Health Policy Hub, @HealthPolicyHub; Amber Goodwin, Community Justice Reform Coalition, @CJRC_Info featuring music from bensound.com ]]>58:10no#WeRiseMon, 23 Jan 2017 13:00:00 +0000On this show we cover when, where and how to fight back against Trump’s regressive cabinet appointees and policies that hurt women, families, and our economy; what’s next for the press and journalism; the #WomensMarch; and the recent bomb threats to JCCs and how to talk with your children:

]]>On the #RADIO show this week, we cover the many ways in which we’re powerful together, what’s going inside the Beltway, President Obama’s Farewell Address, and how you can make a difference in the Trump-era. *Special guests include: Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @barbs73 ; Felicia Willems, MomsRising; Jessica Hanson, National Immigration Law Center.

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>59:02noThe Resistance! Tue, 10 Jan 2017 18:43:10 +0000On this show we get the inside scoop on what’s happening with Trump, with Congress, with journalism and more—as we get fired up to take action to help protect healthcare, women’s rights, and our economy. *Special guests include: David Hawkings, Senior editor at Roll Call, @davidhawkings; Caitlin Morris, Families USA, @FamiliesUSA; Bill Finkbeiner, political analyst,@BillFinkbeiner; and Lisa Maatz, American Association of University Women (AAUW), @LisaMaatz

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>On this show we get the inside scoop on what’s happening with Trump, with Congress, with journalism and more—as we get fired up to take action to help protect healthcare, women’s rights, and our economy. *Special guests include: David Hawkings, Senior editor at Roll Call, @davidhawkings; Caitlin Morris, Families USA, @FamiliesUSA; Bill Finkbeiner, political analyst, @BillFinkbeiner; and Lisa Maatz, American Association of University Women (AAUW), @LisaMaatz

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>59:02noBest of 2016: Part 2Mon, 02 Jan 2017 12:30:00 +0000Breaking Through is off for the holiday season so please enjoy a 2-part best of featuring some of our favorite interviews from the past year.

We'll be back the first week of 2017. Happy Holidays!

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>Breaking Through is off for the holiday season so please enjoy a 2-part best of featuring some of our favorite interviews from the past year.

We'll be back the first week of 2017. Happy Holidays!

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>59:17noBest of 2016: Part 2Mon, 02 Jan 2017 12:30:00 +0000Happy New Year! We're off this week, so please enjoy part 2 of our blockbuster best of 2016, with some of our favorite interviews from the past year. We'll be back with all-new episodes next week. Thanks for listening!]]>Happy New Year! We're off this week, so please enjoy part 2 of our blockbuster best of 2016, with some of our favorite interviews from the past year. We'll be back with all-new episodes next week. Thanks for listening!]]>59:17noBest of 2016: Part 1Mon, 26 Dec 2016 13:00:00 +0000Breaking Through is off for the holiday season so please enjoy a 2-part best of featuring some of our favorite interviews from the past year.

We'll be back the first week of 2017. Happy Holidays!

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>Breaking Through is off for the holiday season so please enjoy a 2-part best of featuring some of our favorite interviews from the past year.

We'll be back the first week of 2017. Happy Holidays!

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>59:26noBest of 2016: Part 1Mon, 26 Dec 2016 12:30:00 +0000Happy Holidays! We're off this week and next spending time with our friends and loved ones, so check out some of our favorite interviews from the past year. Part 2 will air next week, and we'll be back in 2017 with all-new episodes. Thanks for listening!]]>Happy Holidays! We're off this week and next spending time with our friends and loved ones, so check out some of our favorite interviews from the past year. Part 2 will air next week, and we'll be back in 2017 with all-new episodes. Thanks for listening!]]>59:26no#ItsTimeToStepUp!Mon, 19 Dec 2016 20:23:06 +0000The #RADIO show this week covers vaping, e-cigarrettes, and why your health is important with the U.S. Surgeon General; how now’s the time to step up for #MaternalJustice; The Trump Effect report by the Southern Poverty Law Center; and how religious freedom, along with partnerships with faith communities are now more important than ever.

On the #RADIO show this week we take stock of what actually happened in the Presidential election and where we need to go from here. From who voted how and why, to Russians rigging our election and an explosion of fake news sites and bot Tweets, to why we need to stand against Trump’s appointees who are self describe “alt-right” white supremacists like Steve Bannon. We are #PickingUpThePieces and taking action toward liberty and justice for all!

*Special guests include: Melanie Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable Public Policy Network, @coalitionbuildr; John Neffinger, President of the Franklin Forum and author, @Neffinger; Andrea Mercado, National Domestic Worker Alliance,@domesticworkers; Maggie Humphreys, MomsRising, @MomsRising

]]>@coalitionbuildr; John Neffinger, President of the Franklin Forum and author, @Neffinger; Andrea Mercado, National Domestic Worker Alliance, @domesticworkers; Maggie Humphreys, MomsRising, @MomsRising]]>59:28noTake Back AmericaMon, 05 Dec 2016 19:27:21 +0000On this show we cover how we’re going to take back America to make sure every person can thrive from addressing the hate crimes happening in our nation, to making sure our national budget, healthcare, and workplace policies don’t get gutted, we talk about the new political climate and what you can do to make a difference.

]]>@ShowUp4RJ; Judy Conti, National Employment Law Project (NELP), @NelpNews; Dania Santana, Embracing Diversity, @DiversityUS; Kelly Whitener, Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy’s Center for Children and Families (CCF), @GeorgetownCCF; and Bill Finkbeiner, political commentator. featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:59noRE-BROADCAST: Trump wins the electoral college - What’s next?Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:30:00 +0000This is a re-broadcast of the show from two weeks ago. We'll be back with a new episode next week.

On this #RADIO show we talk about Trump’s win of the electoral college, how to talk with your kids about it, what’s next for our nation, and what you can do to continue the fight for liberty and justice for all.

]]>This is a re-broadcast of the show from two weeks ago. We'll be back with a new episode next week. On this #RADIO show we talk about Trump’s win of the electoral college, how to talk with your kids about it, what’s next for our nation, and what you can do to continue the fight for liberty and justice for all. *Special guests include:Laura Dawn, Humanity for Hillary and Art Not War, @LauraDawnANW; Lina Acosta Sandaal, StopParentingAlone.com, @parentingrelief; Lisa Maatz, American Association of University Women (AAUW), @LisaMaatz; Arisha Hatch, Color of Change, @ColorOfChange featuring music from bensound.com]]>59:23no#PickingUpThePieces! #StandUpSpeakOut!Mon, 21 Nov 2016 13:00:00 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we take stock of what actually happened in the Presidential election and where we need to go from here. From who voted how and why, to Russians rigging our election and an explosion of fake news sites and bot Tweets, to why we need to stand against Trump’s appointees who are self describe “alt-right” white supremacists like Steve Bannon. We are #PickingUpThePieces and taking action toward liberty and justice for all!

*Special guests include: Melanie Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable Public Policy Network, @coalitionbuildr; John Neffinger, President of the Franklin Forum and author, @Neffinger; Andrea Mercado, National Domestic Worker Alliance,@domesticworkers; Maggie Humphreys, MomsRising, @MomsRising

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>@coalitionbuildr; John Neffinger, President of the Franklin Forum and author, @Neffinger; Andrea Mercado, National Domestic Worker Alliance, @domesticworkers; Maggie Humphreys, MomsRising, @MomsRising featuring music from bensound.com]]>59:15noTrump wins the electoral college - What’s next?Sun, 13 Nov 2016 13:09:42 +0000On this #RADIO show we talk about Trump’s win of the electoral college, how to talk with your kids about it, what’s next for our nation, and what you can do to continue the fight for liberty and justice for all.

]]>@LauraDawnANW; Lina Acosta Sandaal, StopParentingAlone.com, @parentingrelief; Lisa Maatz, American Association of University Women (AAUW), @LisaMaatz; Arisha Hatch, Color of Change, @ColorOfChange featuring music from bensound.com]]>59:11noThis Sexism Is On Fire…So be sure to VOTE! Mon, 07 Nov 2016 12:00:00 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we discuss the election, sexism, racism, and xenophobia, as well as how to stop the spread of hate---and YOUR VOTE!

]]>On the #RADIO show this week we discuss the election, sexism, racism, and xenophobia, as well as how to stop the spread of hate---and YOUR VOTE! *Special guests include: John Neffinger, Franklin Forum, @Neffinger; : Mark Potok, Southern Poverty Law Center; Ashley Boyd, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Bill Finkbeiner. featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:44no#MakeAPlanToVote #Vote #BringAFriendToVoteMon, 31 Oct 2016 11:51:35 +0000On this #RADIO show we talk about what’s at stake in the elections, hear about sexism on the campaign trail and women leaders who are in the political pipeline, get inspired by an 8th-grade writing marvel, and learn how to get engaged in #MomsVote.

]]>On this #RADIO show we talk about what’s at stake in the elections, hear about sexism on the campaign trail and women leaders who are in the political pipeline, get inspired by an 8th-grade writing marvel, and learn how to get engaged in #MomsVote.

]]>59:36noThe Race To The Oval Office!Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:01:55 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we uncover what’s going on with the race to the Presidency with the top pollster in the nation; discuss voter suppression and what policies are needed so that everyone who wants to vote can vote; bring on a mother and daughter duo to discuss women in leadership; and hear the latest on politics in California.

]]>57:45noREBROADCAST: What’s On The Line This ElectionMon, 10 Oct 2016 11:30:00 +0000(This episode is a re-broadcast of the September 20, 2016 show)

What’s on the line this election! Hear about ending mass incarceration, paid family and medical leave, childcare, and voting! Special guests include: Dream Hampton, filmmaker, award-winning author, activist@dreamhampton; Nneka,Innovative Supplies; Kristin Smith, University of New Hampshire; Julie Kashen, Make It Work Action, @MIWCampaign

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>(This episode is a re-broadcast of the September 20, 2016 show)

What’s on the line this election! Hear about ending mass incarceration, paid family and medical leave, childcare, and voting! Special guests include: Dream Hampton, filmmaker, award-winning author, activist @dreamhampton; Nneka, Innovative Supplies; Kristin Smith, University of New Hampshire; Julie Kashen, Make It Work Action, @MIWCampaign

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>56:56noThe 3:20am MeltdownMon, 03 Oct 2016 12:00:00 +0000On the #RADIO show this week we break down what’s really going on in the Presidential election, bust some serious myths, cover how you can help end gun violence, get the inside scoop on what’s really happening with our economy, and hear how you can be part of #MomsVote!

*Special guests include: John Neffinger, the president of the Franklin Forum, and the co-author of Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities that Make Us Influential (@Neffinger); Donna Dees, Concert Across America To End Gun Violence (@RealDonnaDees); Bob Greenstein, President of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (@GreensteinCBPP); Ashley Boyd, MomsRising (@MomsRising).

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>*Special guests include: John Neffinger, the president of the Franklin Forum, and the co-author of Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities that Make Us Influential (@Neffinger); Donna Dees, Concert Across America To End Gun Violence (@RealDonnaDees); Bob Greenstein, President of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (@GreensteinCBPP); Ashley Boyd, MomsRising (@MomsRising).

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>58:06noWhat’s On The Line This ElectionTue, 20 Sep 2016 13:51:52 +0000What’s on the line this election! Hear about ending mass incarceration, paid family and medical leave, childcare, and voting! Special guests include: Dream Hampton, filmmaker, award-winning author, activist@dreamhampton; Nneka,Innovative Supplies; Kristin Smith, University of New Hampshire; Julie Kashen, Make It Work Action, @MIWCampaign

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>What’s on the line this election! Hear about ending mass incarceration, paid family and medical leave, childcare, and voting! Special guests include: Dream Hampton, filmmaker, award-winning author, activist @dreamhampton; Nneka, Innovative Supplies; Kristin Smith, University of New Hampshire; Julie Kashen, Make It Work Action, @MIWCampaign

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>56:47noRE-BROADCAST: Your Voice, Your VoteMon, 12 Sep 2016 15:05:47 +0000Breaking Through is off this week, but we'll be back next with a brand new show next week.

From the Fight for $15 to breaking down barriers to breastfeeding for moms in the military, from ending wage discrimination to getting access to affordable childcare and paid family leave, people across the country are standing up, making their voices heard, and building a better nation for everyone.

]]> mpowerchange.org (@lsarsour), Luvvie Ajayi, author of I'm Judging You: The Do-Better Manual (@iLuvvit); Richard Allen Smith, veterans supporting Colin Kaepernick; and Phyllis Young, co-founder of Women of All Red Nations. featuring music from bensound.com]]>58:39noYour Voice, Your VoteMon, 29 Aug 2016 13:00:00 +0000From the Fight for $15 to breaking down barriers to breastfeeding for moms in the military, from ending wage discrimination to getting access to affordable childcare and paid family leave, people across the country are standing up, making their voices heard, and building a better nation for everyone.

]]>@SEIU775, VP of @SEIU, and author of The Fight for Fifteen: The Right Wage for a Working America (@DavidMRolf); Kenisha Heath, MissMilitaryMom.com (@MissMilitaryMom); Jocelyn Frye, Center for American Progress (@amprog); Katie Bugbee, Care.com, Cost of Care Survey (@CareDotCom) Featuring music from bensound.com]]>59:30noRE-BROADCAST: Live from the Democratic National Convention - The Inside Scoop & ProjectionsMon, 22 Aug 2016 17:16:05 +0000The #RADIO show this week came to you LIVE from the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, PA. Special guests include elected leaders, activists, advocates, radio personalities, and more. All of the guests talk about both the DNC and about what they expect in this election cycle for our nation. Tune in and get the inside scoop!

]]>*Special guests include: Steve Phillips, author of Brown is the New White; Ashley Boyd, MomsRising; Helen Blank, National Women’s Law Center; and Monifa Bandele, MomsRising.]]>57:37noStepping Forward #CaringAcrossGenerations #BlackLivesMatter #VoteMon, 08 Aug 2016 15:28:26 +0000On the show this week we discuss why it’s critical to our economy and to our communities to value caregiving, paid and unpaid, in our nation; cover the importance of everyone being able to vote; talk about the just released Black Lives Matter platform; and hear from two high school students about why and how they started Genders Equality Clubs at their high schools.

]]>@aijenpoo, @CaringAcrossGen, @domesticworkers; Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition - @TJC_DC; @barbs73; Alicia Garza, Black Lives Matter and National Domestic Workers - @aliciagarza,@domesticworkers @BlackLivesMatter; and Anna Finkbeiner and Olivia Roskill, high school students. featuring music from bensound.com]]>59:05noLive from the Democratic National Convention - The Inside Scoop & ProjectionsMon, 01 Aug 2016 15:18:35 +0000The #RADIO show this week came to you LIVE from the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, PA. Special guests include elected leaders, activists, advocates, radio personalities, and more. All of the guests talk about both the DNC and about what they expect in this election cycle for our nation. Tune in and get the inside scoop!

]]>55:42no#NotOnOurWatchMon, 25 Jul 2016 12:05:16 +0000On this radio show we cover what the heck happened at the RNC, including how many balloons were on the ceiling and the response from people in the room to Trump; we discuss a new PAC to build Black power in politics, the Collective PAC; we release a new accountability campaign, #NotOnOurWatch; and we talk about the power of voting and a Republican perspective on Trump.

]]>57:28noDon’t Give Up, Power Up! - Netroots Nation 2016 #NN16Mon, 18 Jul 2016 16:43:57 +000058:19no#DisarmHate #BlackLivesMatter #EndAllGunViolenceNowMon, 11 Jul 2016 12:30:00 +0000On this show we cover the steps you can take to be an antiracist activist, hear the latest on Hillary Clinton, dive into disarming hate, and talk about hope as we cover where political wins are happening at the local level across the country.

]]>57:39noLiberty & JusticeTue, 05 Jul 2016 13:41:48 +000057:53noYour Voice, Your VoteMon, 27 Jun 2016 12:00:00 +0000On this #RADIO show we cover Trump, the RNC, and how your voice is needed; then we move on to discuss rape culture and the Stanford case; the next segment covers immigration policy and how immigrants contribute to our economy; and then we close the show talking about happiness in public policy.

]]>On this #RADIO show we cover Trump, the RNC, and how your voice is needed; then we move on to discuss rape culture and the Stanford case; the next segment covers immigration policy and how immigrants contribute to our economy; and then we close the show talking about happiness in public policy. *Special guests include: Rashad Robinson, ColorOfChange; Kaili Lambe, UltraViolet; Ai-jen Poo, Caring Across Generations; and Dr. Jennifer Glass, University of Texas.

featuring music from bensound.com

]]>59:28no"The Arc Of The Moral Universe Is Long But It Bends Toward Justice" - Dr. Martin Luther King, JrMon, 20 Jun 2016 16:38:20 +0000On this #RADIO show we discuss the tragedy in Orlando, Trump’s candidacy, democracy, and how you can make change. We also cover what happened at the first ever United State of Women Summit that was put on by the White House. Throughout the entire show we cover the many ways in which, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."

]]>On this #RADIO show we discuss the tragedy in Orlando, Trump’s candidacy, democracy, and how you can make change. We also cover what happened at the first ever United State of Women Summit that was put on by the White House. Throughout the entire show we cover the many ways in which, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." *Special guests include Zach Silk, President, Civic Ventures - @zachariahsilk; Teresa Younger, Ms. Foundation President - @MsTeresaYounger; Mark Glaze, gun violence prevention advocate - @markcglaze; Bill Finkbeiner, political expert - @BillFinkbeiner featuring music from bensound.com ]]>59:38noNever Stop Speaking OutMon, 13 Jun 2016 13:30:56 +0000On this #RADIO show we cover the U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan's “Poverty Plan” and what it’d really do; discuss mom shaming; cover the #FreeJasmine campaign where a Black woman protestor has been convicted of "lynching"; and uncover what you can do to help make high quality childcare more affordable.